Allama Muhmmad Iqbal Words, without power, is mere philosophy.
Quaid-e-Azam Expect the best, Prepare for the worst...
An avalanche on Everest has caused the death of at least 12 Nepalese mountain guides in the worst accident in the Himalayas in eight years, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism of Nepal. Furthermore, it is possible that the number of deaths increased. Currently, there are at least five missing awaiting the Government confirm […]
The Supreme Court expressed astonishment over absence of record about Taquir Sadiq, saying that how could the case be heard properly if the law enforcement agencies were acting in complicity with the accused. A three-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Khawaja, resumed hearing the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) scam […]
Pakistan blind cricket team on Wednesday beat England by nine wickets in the semifinals of World T20 for blind being played in Bangalore city of India, qualifying for finals of the tournament. The English team set 182 runs target while batting first. In reply, Pakistan achieved the target in 13th over for the loss […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday called upon the Developing Eight (D-8) to build a focused roadmap for closer economic integration, adding that poverty from the members countries could be eliminated with the formation of the D-8 Business Forum. Addressing the D-8 Business Forum ‚ the premier expressed satisfaction that the Preferential Trade […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said full potential of South Asia could only be realized by resolving differences peacefully and solving problems purposefully. Addressing the SAARC parliamentarians, the premier said the SAARC countries should develop a comprehensive and holistic strategy to address the challenges faced by the region. He was of the opinion that […]
President Asif Ali Zardari quelled rumors of a delay in the next elections, saying that Pakistan will soon achieve a peaceful democratic transition. Addressing the inauguration of the 6th Conference of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Speakers and Parliamentarians, the president said the democratically-elected government was nearing the completion of its constitutional term. […]
After overcoming arch-rivals Pakistan by 18 runs in a low-scoring final, the Indian women’s cricket team on Wednesday lifted the inaugural Asian Cricket Council’s Twenty20 Asia Cup. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, India posted a total of just 81 runs all out in the allotted 20 overs, with only Poonam Raut, acting […]
Confirming the news, India’s Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao on Tuesday said they were mulling to export exporting 500 megawatts of electricity to Pakistan. Nirupama Rao, who has also served as India’s foreign secretary, posted a message on the social networking website Twitter said that New Delhi was working on the requests for […]
Legendary ghazal maestro and former playback singer for Lollywood Mehdi Hasan passed away at Agha Khan Hospital in Karachi on Wednesday. He, who has a huge fan following all over the world, was suffering from lung, chest and urinary tract ailments for the past many years. The legendary singer had been under treatment at hospitals […]
Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Lahore Old City Part-2 The Faqir Khana Museum is a private family collection housed in an ancient haveli in Old Lahore. A founding member of the family served as a prime minister and royal physician in the court of Emperor Ranjit Singh. Many of his gifts to the […]
Sights and Sounds of Pakistan: Sukkur part-1 Sakhar, or Sukkur as commonly written but pronounced as the former had been a town situated on the right bank of the Indus, and part of Sind province even before the British India. It commanded the trade of Sind, and the river was once crossed by a […]
A US-made Hercules C-130 military aircraft crashed on August 17, 1988 near Bahawalpur, killing military ruler General Mohammad Ziaul Haq and 30 others including Pakistani generals and the US ambassador. A PIA Fokker carrying 54 people disappeared on August 25, 1989 after leaving Gilgit in northern Pakistan. The wreckage is never found. A PIA Airbus […]
